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The DEAF BAYOU e-news
-LoUiSiAna’s e-newsletter for the Deaf, Deaf-Blind, & Hard of Hearing community citizens
Website: http://www.deafbayou.com/
Vol. 5 Issue 3 February, 2010
Dan Arabie, CEO/Editor
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~ LOVE at Heart - Valentine’s Day, Sunday, February 14th ~
Photo Caption: Editor Dan (middle) posing with his grandson Landon (left) and granddaughter Madeline, all dressed New Orleans Saints in a special gathering of LOVE.
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From the desk of CEO/Editor:
Wishing you and your family/friends a HFARTY Valentine!
FebRuary: His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Thy faithfulness. ~LAMENTATIONS 3:22, 23 KJV
Date(s) to Remember:
- Groundhog Day: Tuesday, February 2nd
- Valentine’s Day: Sunday, February 14th
- Presidents Day: Monday, February 15th
- Mardi Gras: Fat Tuesday, February 16th
- Ash Wednesday: Wednesday, February 17th
- Washington’s Day: Monday, February 22nd
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This issue (February) of the DEAF BAYOU e-news dedicates to.New Orleans Saints aka ‘Who Dat’, NFL team for advancing into the Super Bowl in its franchise histry. Mark your calendar – Sunday, February 7th to watch Super Bowl game on TV at 6:25 pm EDT
Go Saints!
Who Gonna’ Win Super Bowl?
Visit us at www.deafbayou.com to cast your vote: Indianpolis Colts or New Orleans Saints
Grand Prize Winner: At the campus of Gallaudet University Editor Dan won grand prize – two-story camp getaway in Front Royal, Virginia and will pl;an going there next month for relaxation.
Immediate Release from Chair Dan
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Dan at soon-to-be 50!: Looking forward to approaching ‘Over the Hill’
Countdown on turnig 50 100 days left as that occurs on June 10, 2010
Note: DEAF BAYOU e-news had just update a new poll asking, “When Editor Dan turns 50, where do you think he and Annie will go?” Editor Dan wants to thank you for casting your vote.
UPCOMING EVENTS
ALEXANDRIA (ZIP-713/714)
- AAD General Meeting: Saturday, February 13th – Alexandria Association of the Deaf [AAD], 6647 First Street. Contact Wanda Miller, President for more details.
Future Key Dates to Remember – Alexandria (tentative)
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AAD
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General Meeting
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Saturday, March 13th
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BATON ROUGE (ZIP-708)
- Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, February 5th @ CC Community Coffee House, 7960 Jefferson Hwy,, from 7:00 pm-Closing. For more info, contact Walker Estes, Host
To view flyer; click on: LAD ‘10
Future Key Dates to Remember – Baton Rouge (tentative)
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LSD
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Graduation Ceremony
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Friday, May 2010 (TBA)
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ICDA
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Annual Deaf Picnic
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Sunday, August 2010 (TBA)
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LAAD
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NDMBA National Mixed Bowling
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June, 2011 (TBA)
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HOUMA (ZIP-703)
~ No Reporting
Future Key Dates to Remember – Houma (tentative)
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Cajun Deaf Club
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21st Annual Deaf Picnic
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Saturday, July, 2010 (TBA)
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LAFAYETTE (ZIP-705)
- DBSG Cope Meeting: Wednesday, February 10th from 9:30 a.m. ‘till 11:30 a.m. - Deaf-Blind Support Group [DBSG] @ Daigle Hall, Affiliated Blind of Louisiana, 409 W. St. Mary Blvd. Contact Philomena Wolf, Leader by email and/or pager for more info
- Deja Vu Poker Night: Saturday, February 20th - No-Limit Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Night hosted by Deja Vu Poker Club @ LAAD Cajun Clubhouse, 200 Rue de Belier; for more information, contact Dale Granger
- LAAD General Meeting: Sunday, February 21st – Lafayette Athletic Association of the Deaf (LAAD) @ LAAD Cajun Clubhouse, 200 Rue de Belier @ 1:00 p.m. For more info., contact Cleve Cormier, President
· ASL Films 2010
To view flyer, click on: LAAD
Future Key Dates to Remember – Lafayette (tentative)
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DBSG
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Cope Meeting
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Wednesday, March 10th
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LAAD
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General Meeting
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Sunday, March 21st
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LADBC
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Annual Crawfish Boil
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Saturday, April 2010 (TBA)
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LAAD
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Annual Deaf Picnic I
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Sunday, May 2010 (TBA)
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LAAD
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Annual Deaf Picnic II
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Sunday, June 2010 (TBA)
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LAKE CHARLES (ZIP-706)
- Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, February 19th @ Starbucks Coffee, 4055 Ryan Street, from 6:30 p.m.-Closing. Contact Katherine Smith for more info.
Future Key Dates to Remember – Lake Charles (tentative)
NEW ORLEANS (ZIP-700/701)
- Deaf Coffee Chat – Kenner: Saturday, February 6th starting at &;00 p.m.until 9;00 p.m., Starbuck’s, 817 West Esplanade Ave (corner Chateau Blvd), Kenner, LA
- Deaf Coffee Chat - Marrero: Saturday, February 13th starting at 7:00 p.m., Starbuck’s, Barataria Blvd, Marrero, LA (next to McDonald's).
- Deaf Chat Coffee - Metairie: Thursday, February 18th from 6:30 p.m. till 8:30 p.m.; Cafe Du Monde, 4700 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, LA For more information, contact Betsie Delaune
Come and enjoy the beignets and coffee of ReNew Orleans!
· NOBDA / SWBDA Conference 2010
To view flyer; visit us at SWBDA 2010
Future Key Dates to Remember – New Orleans (tentative)
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NOBDA
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SWBDA Conference 2010
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July 30 – 31, 2010
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SHREVEPORT (ZIP-711)
~ No Reporting
Future Key Dates to Remember – Shreveport (tentative)
NEIGHBORING STATES
· SWCID Reunion 2010
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ENTERTAINMENT
Louisiana Deaf Professional Happy Hour
To find where DPHH is, click on: DPHH
Louisiana Lottery
Log at the website of the DeafBayou to find ‘Louisiana Lottery’ under the Main Menu to click to find winning numbers daily
Bingo Sessions
The bingo sessions in Baton Rouge & Lafayette you could find to enjoy & play to win $$. Click here to find more information.
FINANCIAL
Market on the Move (Month to Date)
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NAME
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January 1st
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January 31st
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Change + / -
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Dow Jones
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$10,428.05
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$10,067.33
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- $360.72
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NASDAQ
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$2,,269.15
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$2,147.35
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- $121.80
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S&P 500
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$1,115.10
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$1,173.87
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+ $58.77
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(Source: Washington Post)
FOOD
Cajun Cooking is HERE and can be found at the Cajun cooking department. You can send in your favorite recipe(s) to Food Manager
GENERAL
NEWS FLASH – FCC Actions Block Consumer VRS Calls
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Book: “A Proud Tradition”
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LADBC Official Souvenir T-shirt
To buy LADBC Official Souvenr t-shirt; click on: LADBC
NEW Announcement from DEAF411 – NEW Sidekick LX 2009
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NEW Helen Keller National Center’s E-news
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HEALTH
Angel Food Ministries
An organizantion dedicated to providing healthy food to all
Read MORE
HUMOR
Joke of the Month
Click on: A City in Love With ‘Who Dat’…created by ILLY the Deaf-Blind clown of Georgia
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You could send in your jokes to Humor Manager ‘Joke of the Month’ will be acknowledged to everyone every month, and DEAF BAYOU Editor expresses you all to have a chance to laugh for your enjoyment to share.
POETRY
Poetry of the Month
Click on: Counting Obsessions … written by Melanie Bond of Michigan
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You could send in your poetry to Poetry Manager. ‘Poetry of the Month will be acknowledged to everyone every month, and DEAF BAYOU Editor expresses you all to have a chance to love for your enjoyment to share.
SPORTS
Gallaudet University
To iew Women’s/Men’s Basketbal Schedule/Results; click on: Gallaudet Athletics
LFFL IX
The 9th LoUiSiAna Forecast Football League (LFFL) proudly announces the release of current Top 5 of many participants playing the NFL teams picks. As of today (season to date - after Week #17 of #17 - FINAL), here are current Top 5 Leaders as follows:
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Name
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State
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W - L
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GB
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1
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Chad Cormier
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Louisiana
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177-85
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2
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Arnold Arabie (42)
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Louisiana
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176-86
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1
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2
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Le Tigre’ V (45)
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Louisiana
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176-86
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1
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2
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Larry Young (48)
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Texas
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176-86
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1
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2
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Nick Imme (49)
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Louisiana
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176-86
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1
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2
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Anthony Guitreau (63)
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Louisiana
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176-86
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1
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( ) denotes tiebreaker of combined total scores (Saints-10 + Panthers-23 = 33)
Wanna’ to know about History of LFFL Records, can be found at LFFL History
College Bowl Pick ‘em
Final Standing; click on: Final Standing
To read about History of Records, click on: Records
Come on and consider to join us playing this year for 7th Annual 3-D College Bowl Pick ‘Em starting early December 2010!
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